Definitions

1. noun

a person who is prone to flinching or shrinking away from something

“He was a flincher on the battlefield and couldn’t take the sound of gunfire.”

2. verb

to flinch or shrink away from something in fear or disgust

“The child flinched at the loud noise and hid behind his mother.”

3. noun

a type of betting in which a bettor who is trailing in a contest or game can make a second bet on the outcome, usually with a higher stake

“The gambler made a flincher on the final round of the poker tournament.”